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Few Americans take immigrants’ jobs in Alabama – CBS News
In Alabama and other parts of the country, farmers must look beyond the nation’s borders for labor because many Americans simply don’t want the backbreaking, low-paying jobs immigrants are willing to take. Politicians who support the law say …
Obama signs trade pacts into law – Thaindian.com
Washington, Oct 22 (IANS/EFE) President Barack Obama Friday signed into law free-trade pacts with Colombia, South Korea and Panama, ending a long-stalled process aimed at boosting US exports. On hand for the signing ceremony at the White House Oval Office … Continue reading
Arizona Can’t Defend Immigration Law With Claim U.S. Lost Border Control – Bloomberg
A judge ruled that Arizona can’t defend its immigration law by claiming the U.S. has lost “operational control” over the border, prompting Governor Janice Brewer to say the U.S. Supreme Court should take up the matter. U.S. District Judge …
Big law school loan provider getting out of the business – Law.com
If you took out student loans to pay for law school during the past 25 years, there’s a good chance you went through Access Group Inc., a nonprofit company that has been the largest single provider of loans to law … Continue reading
Philippine, Vietnam to sign pact strengthening maritime law enforcement – Global Nation
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine and Vietnamese maritime authorities will sign next week an agreement to strengthen maritime law enforcement in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant, Admiral …
Army law to go in some J&K areas – Asian Age
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act and the Disturbed Areas Act will be revoked in certain areas of Jammu and Kashmir that are deemed peaceful now “within the next few days”, J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah announced on Friday. Speaking … Continue reading
‘Pivotal Role’ for General Counsel in Corporate Political Activity – Law.com
“[GCs are] the ones who really should have the final review of a company’s political spending decisions—ensuring that it’s complying with the law, and also that the proper risk assessment has been done.” Co-chaired by senior executives Dan …
Attorney David A. Lander at Gallop Law Firm Chosen ‘Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year’ in National Surve – PR-USA.net
David A. Lander, Co-Chair of the Business Bankruptcy Practice Group at the Gallop law firm in St. Louis, has been chosen “Lawyer of the Year” for receiving particularly high ratings and particularly favorable comments and respect for his abilities …
Litigation reform bills stir debate in Assembly – madison
Opponents of a pair of Republican-backed litigation reform bills argued before a state Assembly committee Friday that the proposals will gut consumer protection laws and effectively stop the filing of lawsuits against companies that break the law. One …
Feds: Gang membership up as crime alliances grow – Salt Lake Tribune
The gang member estimate of 1.4 million was up from 1 million two years ago, a 40 percent increase, but the report attributed the rise in part to improved reporting by law enforcement agencies. White-collar crime is an increasing focus … Continue reading
